Old rivals, new era as Patriots and Seahawks meet again on football’s biggest stage
How the Super Bowl matchup came together
The NFL season has reached its final act with two familiar franchises emerging from very different playoff paths. The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will meet in Super Bowl LX, renewing a rivalry that still resonates across the league.
According to Fox News, the Patriots earned their spot by narrowly defeating the Denver Broncos in a snow filled AFC Championship Game. The weather shaped the contest into a physical struggle that required patience rather than explosive offense.
Rookie quarterback Drake Maye played a central role for New England, rushing for a touchdown and limiting mistakes against what Fox News described as a highly effective Broncos defense.
Seattle’s return powered by offensive momentum
In the NFC Championship Game, Seattle survived a back and forth contest against the Los Angeles Rams, winning 31,27. According to Fox News reporting, quarterback Sam Darnold threw three touchdown passes and steadied the offense during multiple momentum shifts.
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The victory sends Seattle back to the Super Bowl for the first time in years, this time with a different roster and leadership group guiding the franchise.
A championship rematch shaped by history
The pairing revives memories of Super Bowl XLIX, when the Patriots, led by Tom Brady, defeated the Seahawks after a late interception by Russell Wilson. That ending remains one of the most analyzed moments in Super Bowl history.
According to Fox News, this year’s meeting highlights how much both franchises have changed. New quarterbacks and supporting casts define the matchup, even as the weight of past history lingers in the background.
Game date, broadcast, and global audience
Super Bowl LX is scheduled for Feb. 8, 2026, with kickoff set for 6:40 p.m. ET, according to Fox News. NBC will broadcast the game nationally.
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Fox News also noted that last year’s Super Bowl, which aired on FOX, drew a projected average audience of 126 million viewers, underscoring the event’s unmatched reach.
Halftime and pregame performances
According to Fox News, Bad Bunny will headline the halftime show. The selection has generated debate due to the artist’s past criticism of U.S. policies, including immigration enforcement.
The Fox News report added that the performer has received public backing from figures such as Jay Z and Dallas Cowboys executive Charlotte Jones.
Pregame performances will include Charlie Puth singing “The Star Spangled Banner,” with Green Day expected to participate in additional pregame events. Brandi Carlisle is set to perform “America the Beautiful,” while Coco Jones will sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” according to Fox News.
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Northern California hosts football’s final stage
Super Bowl LX will be played at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. According to Fox News and AP reporting, it marks the venue’s first time hosting the Super Bowl since Super Bowl 50.
The championship returns to Northern California with two franchises seeking to add another defining chapter to their legacy.
Sources: Fox News, AP
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